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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1909

Page

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Hughes Divorce Victory Declared in Iowa Court

Margaret Hughes, age 53, wins a key ruling in a maintenance suit against Matthew Hughes. Judge Lutley F. Burpee denies full faith and credit to a prior divorce obtained in OsKaloosa under the U S constitution. Ed ward F. Hullen and Stiles Judson served as counsel for the plaintiff in the Iowa action.

Margaret Hughes Matthew Hughes Lully F. Burpee Oskiloosa Connecticut United States Battaion Mra. Hughes Onkaloosa Ely Howpan Hughes Sudes A. @ Heers Thusland Gillicts Iowa Bowe Bethere

Nurses Graduation Program at Bridgeport Hospital School

A graduation program for Bridgeport Hospital training school nurses will be held Monday evening at Park One Church. Hon. Edward W. Marsh will give the address to the graduating class, with Attorney John J. Pallman also speaking. Diplomas will be presented by Horace H. Jackson, and the Woman’s Hospital will decorate the church for the event. The class includes Nellie Reilly, Lena Schneider, Elizabeth Fowler Oliver, Emily Nelson, Julia Augusta Whitford, Alice Holihan, Marie Elizabeth Incerrethsen, Karen Ulricka Kelson, Florence Mabel Lewis, Lucy Joaquin, Sara Elizabeth Colgan, Myrtis Treleaven, Anna Bernadotte Gublin, Florence Emma Glazebrook, Laura Rohrbach, Nellie Agnes Maurer.

Bridgeport Hospital Training School Edward W. Marsh The Hospital Association John 3. Pallman Horace H. Jackson Hospital Pina Hin Presen Chase Woman's Hospital Othe Children’s Ward Nellie Reilly Lena Schneider Elizabeth Fowler Oliver Emily Nelson Julia Augusta Whitford Alice Holihan Marie Elizabeth Incerrethsen Karen Ulricka Kelson Florence Mabel Lewis Lucy Joaquin Sara Elizabeth Colgan Myrtis Treleaven Anna Bernadotte Gublin Florence Emma Glazebrook Laura Rohrbach Nellie Agnes Maurer

Steamer Shearwater Capsizes in Delaware River

In Philadelphia the steamer Shearwater turned turtle off Chestnut Street at 11 o clock. The vessel carried passengers and crew, with about fifty people thrown into the water as it sank beneath the Delaware. Rescue efforts followed as authorities investigated the incident.

United Press Philadelphia Shearwater Delaware River Chestnut Street

Cholera Strikes Cotton Prints Workers Near St Petersburg

Cholera sickens several workers at the Schlussensburg cotton printing works east of St Petersburg. A new hospital opens to treat cholera patients as the Neva and other city water sources are deemed contagious. Peasants reportedly ignore precautions amid belief the disease is Heaven sent. Officials warn some workers are unable to cope with the outbreak.

United Press St. Petersburg Schlussensburg Here St.Petersburg Iver Neva

Weather Indications Shift Toward Pleasant Local Conditions

Special United Press reports in New Haven on June 12 that a low pressure area over the south west is causing heavy local showers in Texas while the Rocky Mountains enjoy fair weather. For this vicinity the forecast calls for fair skies and slightly higher temperatures tonight and Sunday.

United Press New Haven Texas Rocky Mountains

Flames Sweep Lumber Camps As City Fights Fire

The town battles spreading flames at lumber camps as rain threatens. Fire crews, aided by residents, keep up continuous efforts day and night since the first sighting on May 10, with the province aligned for relief and containment.

le Presad John

Fourth Typhoid Death Reported in Winsted

Winsted June 12 The fourth death from the typhoid fever outbreak was recorded today Herman Olsen 22 a plumber died this morning at the county hospital He left work to go to the hospital with a 104 degree temperature Doctors report fewer cases this week and are hopeful the worst is passed.

United Press Winsted Herman Olsen Olsen

Five rounded up for robbing car at Central Avenue station

Prisoners named Bernard Berry Bruni Harvey Werrin Jaence Maroney Hart Edwards faced charges after entering an express and refrigerator car through ventilators near Syracuse. Robbed express packages. police nabbed three in the car as two hid on the train. Streets and Sidewalks committee deferred South avenue discontinuance below Trantstan avenue. Public Works to begin tearing down the Golden Hint obstruction Monday.

United Press Ester Tte Central Avenue Bernard Berry Bruni Harvey Werrin Jaence "Maroney Hart Edwards Syracuse Common Council City Engineer's Office South Avenue Trantstan Avenue Seaview Avenue Butz Golden Hitt

Cupid Victory Over College Wedding Captivates Society

The wedding of Miss Helen Devotion Clucas of New York to Richard Gilpin Wood Jr of Philadelphia was held at St Paul’s Episcopal church in Fairfield. Over 1,200 prominent guests attended, with Yale ties among ushers and a refined Episcopal ceremony led by Rev. Allan E. B. Peeman.

Helen Devotion Clucas Richard Gilpin Wood, Jr St Paul's Episcopal Church Fairfield Ak States America Episcopal Church Allan EB. “Peeman Charles Clucas New York City Anna Pollard Boston William Howard Smith Edward W. Clucas Lowell M. Clucas Harry Darlington Pittsburg Carlow Greeley Robert Clement Rutland Yale Mr. Crucas Allen Wood Steel Company Paradelphia Wood Bryn Mawr Penn Brearly New York Clucas William Powell Twaddell Harry Anderson Robert Bishop John Olford Robert Douglass Raymond Hall Clistora Hurlburt Jonas Meyer Milton ‘Om Robert Osborne Spring Lane Mendelssohn Wagner Shelley Batiste Kerlulf Musette Solitude Lemare Lohengrin Mendelsohn Horan Emilax Harry Dartington J. Roberts Coffin O. G. Jennings Henry Phibbe Hradiey In, Jr William Curtin Derorest Melon R. Dilworth United States Philander Knox Harry Darlington, Jr Bradley Martin, Jr Yale University Jarvis Adams Britton William Waller Eastman William MacKinnie Green Harry Paul Greenough John Hays Hammond Jr Joseph Dubois Holloway James Richard Hyde Chester Munson Kerr Perii Langdon Cecil Earle Lovejoy George Mathews, Jr John Philip Mitchell Maxwell Lewis Rafferty Oliver Ledlie Smith John F. Stevens, Jr Harold Bismner Talbott, Jr Donald Forrester Taylor Walter Willard Taylor Carroll Dana Winslow Mrs. Wood Europe Bren Mawr

Great Queensboro Bridge opens in New York celebration

Nearly half a million people witness dedication of the Queensboro Bridge linking Manhattan and Long Island City. Secretary of War Dickinson delivers a Taft message while ceremonies, parades, fireworks and an opera begin a week of citywide celebration.

Metropolis United Press New York Queensboro Manones Long Island City Sound Long Island Manhattan New York City Houra Tn Washington Long Island City Plaza Dickinson Taft United States Society Women

Girl bitten by boy in hydrophobic scare

14 year old Helen Thompson of Boston was bitten on the arm by a boy who she reproved for throwing stones last Tuesday. Doctors diagnosed hydrophobia and she remains under treatment as the incident is recorded in a Boston report from United Press.

United Press Boston Helen Thompson Lyman Street

Auto Crash Interferes With Funeral Procession

An automobile numbered 1642 struck a pair of horses and part of a funeral party at Noble avenue and Ogden street yesterday afternoon. The driver fled. another horse stampede followed. The crash disrupted the procession but no names or injuries are confirmed.

Noble Avenue Ogden Street William FP Carstesen Santo ™ Oblast

Police solve murder mystery in Trumbull case

Authorities in Trumbull say they know who killed Mrs. Sarah Dibble, found strangled in her cellar after a morning disappearance. Detectives and deputies trace a motive aside from robbery, seek a suspicious neighbor, and plan an arrest within twenty four hours.

Trumbull Son Little Town Sarah Dibbie Captain Arnold Hawley Plumb Stage Stratford Dibble House C. Godfrey Arnold Dibble Bae Ae James Beardsley Beardsley Park Bridgeport Kinsella Wane Are Ene Bomay Weeks Miss ‘Ualiette Lucas Kuflinski Frank Verilli Willard S. Plumb P. Coughlin C. C. Godfrey Godfrey F. B. Downs Frank Dibble Frank George George Dibble Nichols Lemuel Patchin Patchin

Free Tickets Offer At Smiths Theater With Coupons

In this paper readers will find theatre coupons for Smiths granting free seats. Matinees begin daily at 2 15 pm and evening shows run 7 16 pm with a second performance at 9 pm. The new managers promise sparkling vaudeville and animated pictures throughout the summer.

Smith's Bridgeport

Tornado Death Toll Reaches Eleven Across Texas

Dallas report confirms eleven deaths from a deadly tornado and hailstorm. George Norton and family perished at Terkel while A Golurp and three children died at Landers. three unidentified victims in Haskel. Dozens injured as communities in the Handle district suffer destruction.

United Press Dallas Tex Terkel George Norton A. Golurp Landers Haske Theee Repo

Woman Collapses in Heat at Railroad Depot

At 2 pm an ambulance was called to the railroad station to aid Mrs. James Killian of 95 James Street. She had been nut shopping, rested in the depot, collapsed, and was treated by Dr. Bennett before being moved to her home. authorities believe heat exposure caused the incident.

James Killian James Street

Drowned in Creek After Auto Skid Two Victims Identified

Two people Oscar Wale and Miss Abbey Leavitt drowned when their auto skidded on a bridge and overturned into a creek near Bloomington Tils. Their bodies were found at daylight. Both belonged to prominent families and were recalled in disgrace in Paris rumor.

United Press Bloomington Tils Oscar Wale Abbey Leavitt

Streets in Bad Shape on New Macadam in Fair Field Avenue

Citizens report deteriorating street surfaces with pits and depressions on Fair Field Avenue and nearby highways. Automobiles tear up the roads during storms. advocates say the recent viaduct construction worsens the conditions and delays city work to fix them.

Bridgeport

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